Janet was very orderly around her apartment. Everything in her apartment was always very neat and clean. At a public park, Janet took some trash out of her car and threw it toward a trash container. Some of it fell on the ground. Janet just shrugged and said, "The trash guys will get it," and drove off. This is an example of deindividuation.

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Deindividuation refers to a psychological state where an individual loses their sense of individual identity and responsibility, often leading to behavior that is uncharacteristic or against societal norms, typically in group settings. Janet's behavior is more indicative of a personal moral or ethical decision rather than the loss of self-awareness or identity in a group context.

Janet Was Very Orderly Around Her Apartment